Be part of the solution.
Join the Coalition.
#ILStand4Children
Join the Coalition in our mission to ensure an ongoing, proactive commitment to holistically safeguard children through policies, programs, and systems. Instead of reactive responses to crises, which often carry significant costs and irreversible consequences, we prioritize preventative measures to protect our children's well-being.
We invite children's organizations, schools, hospitals, and other stakeholders to join us in this vital endeavor. By becoming a member of our coalition, you'll contribute to shaping policies and programs that prioritize the health and safety of children through your commitment for advocacy. Together, we can work towards building sustainable and effective systems that provide continuous support and protection for our most vulnerable population.
Upcoming Engagements
An event uniting diverse organizations, mental health advocates, state leaders, and domestic violence support groups who share the same mission to finally drive a much needed change through collaborative efforts in Illinois. The event will focus on advocating for hollistic reforms that prioritize children’s safety and emphasize the need for proactive safety plans, especially in cases of substance abuse, domestic violence, and neglect.
In-Person - TBD Venue
April 2025
October 2024
Continued engagement with members of the House of Representatives and Senate to push for prioritization of proactive safeguards for our children and families in the state of Illinois.
Virtual / Online
Together, We Pledge
Let It Be Us - Barrington, IL
“The vision of Let It Be Us is for all children in foster care to be placed in the right home the first time, so they can thrive and experience the best possible outcomes. We support Unity for Children.”
Areas of exposure: Adverse Childhood Experience, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Mental Health
The Nia Vizyon Project - Evanston, IL
“Children deserve a life free from harm and fear.”
Areas of exposure: Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Adverse Childhood Experience, Other
Make it official!
Get your business / organization/ team listed with your pledge statement as part of our #ILStand4Children campaign, pushing for a much needed change in policies, programs, and systems to proactively safeguard our children starting in 2025!
Campaign Start Date: April 22, 2024
STEP 1. Submit your pledge through the form on this page.
Your pledge and participation in the #ILStand4Children campaign will:
Help amplify urgency and importance of prioritizing the safety of our children from the negative experiences caused by substance abuse, domestic violence, and neglect.
Urge our state representatives and senator to get the safety and well-being of our children prioritized by working with us through this project on getting a legislative bill authored and sponsored by them prior to submission in 2025.
Ensure that firsthand experience and exposure of our community members combined with expertise from respected organizations are taken into account into the proposed legislative bill.
Encourage collaboration that drives solution and positive outcome for children statewide.
Step 2. Let others know that you have taken the pledge to help push for a much needed change through the #ILStand4Children campaign. Please don’t forget to tag us so we can make sure to re-share on social media pages.
Step 3. You can help us amplify this campaign to state representatives, senators, and congressmen by encouraging your colleagues and supporters to call, send an email, or mail. We have laid out instructions on how to do so: View Instructions
Note: There is no financial commitment required to participate on this campaign.
Your pledge will be posted on this page and social media sites within 24-48 hours of your logo and pledge submission.
Are you an individual community member and want to participate in #ILStand4Children campaign? Please visit our events page to learn more and RSVP.
Past Engagements
September 2024
Virtual / Online
Engagement with members of the House of Representatives and Senate to push for prioritization of proactive safeguards for our children and families in the state of Illinois.
August 2024
Arlington Heights, IL
Event already took place.
Engagement with members of the House of Representatives and Senate to push for prioritization of proactive safeguards for our children and families in the state of Illinois.
June 2024
Arlington Heights, IL
Event already took place.
Engagement with members of the House of Representatives and Senate to push for prioritization of proactive safeguards for our children and families in the state of Illinois.
April 2024
Arlington Heights, IL
Event already took place.
Engagement with members of the House of Representatives and Senate to push for prioritization of proactive safeguards for our children and families in the state of Illinois.
March 2024
Virtual / Online
Event already took place.
It’s finally time to take action for change. Engage with us on a much needed discussion to address the inefficiencies and shortcomings of programs, policies, and systems impacting the safety and well-being of children in Illinois. We especially encourage community members with first hand experience or have witnessed shortcomings of current programs and systems in cases involving substance abuse, domestic violence, and neglect that continue to put children at risk.
Community members from all districts and counties are welcome!